In this day and age, technology is everything and everywhere. People can’t seem to avoid technology and it’s massive advances within the 21st century. With the development of computers and the improvement of data transfer rates within PCs, the capabilities of these machines seemed endless. Some people however, chased a different type of capability in these machines. With the invention of RGB (red, green, blue) lighting and water pumps, a computer can take on an entirely different look. Instead of a block of hardware that just collects dust, a computer can be a work of art, a display of talent, and a trophy of satisfaction.
On the outside, this machine seems like a normal block of hardware. On the inside, the futuristic look creates a completely different aesthetic.
Some machines completely ditched the idea of a rectangular block for a case and people have begun to create their own types of custom casings. This machine displayed is open air.
Many of these machines follow a color scheme that is a pleasure to look at.
This model shows an orange themed custom water cooled PC.
This build decided to tackle a white aesthetic.
The possibilities of this type of artwork are endless. The tubes can be placed as pleased and there is so much freedom.
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Hogan, this is a very interesting aesthetic because the water tubes are necessary for the function of the computer, but they have been turned into a place to add beauty and aesthetic customization. In my mind this type of desktop aesthetic is often related to gaming, thinking of like custom built desktops and Alienware laptops with red LEDs. Do you think there is any connection there? If so it might be interesting to think about why this aesthetic goes along with gaming and how it came about to turn these functional aspects of a computer into a work of art.
Hogan I also really enjoy this aesthetic, I think it’s a really creative use of the water cooling as light piping to create this aesthetic. I feel like traditionally PC towers have not been displayed, stored under the desk the computer is at. Do you think this kind of PC will become more commonplace as a work of art along with its function?